A Texan conservative Anglican -- yes, a square peg -- ponders both churchly and worldly things and enjoys his new church.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Michaelmas Eve

Tomorrow is the Feast of
Michael and All Angels or Michaelmas as more commonly known in England.Long time readers might remember
the day always turns my thoughts towards Oxford and Cambridge as it marks the
beginning (or close to it) of the academic year in those two great
universities.

I’ve experienced the time
more than once in Oxbridge myself.It is a time of joyous anticipation and newness in both places.And, even when here in Texas, it brings
forth in me both nostalgia and sometimes yearning as well.I do miss Oxford at times.And part of me wishes I would have been
more persistent in pushing into a Masters program there.But I suspect God’s providence had
other ideas . . . and that the admissions committee might have had other ideas
as well.(I’m an excellent
student, but my record is not the easiest sell.)

I’m not ruling out studying
again at Oxford, however.I have
one or two possibilities on the backburner.

Anyhow, I could ramble
on.But I’ve written of my
attachment to Michaelmas before.So look back with me and enjoy.